Discover the Power of PZP 130 Zinc Primer Matt

When you’re working with bare steel or ferrous substrates that need serious corrosion protection, the PZP 130 Zinc Primer Matt from Thermaset is an ideal first line of defence. Designed to be used as a robust primer layer beneath your top-coat, this zinc-phosphate epoxy powder coating primer delivers exceptional anti-corrosive performance, especially in demanding industrial or architectural environments.

What is PZP 130 Zinc Primer Matt?

PZP 130 is part of Thermaset’s “ThermaPrime” primer series. It’s an epoxy powder coating primer containing zinc phosphate—formulated specifically for improved corrosion protection of mild steel.

Although marketed as a primer, it offers a matt finish and durable surface that can be used to build a multi-coat system. The typical curing schedule: partial cure 5 minutes at 180 °C (metal temperature), full cure 10 minutes at 180 °C (or longer as required for the top coat).

Because of its corrosion-fighting properties, it’s well suited for use where a top coat might otherwise struggle on untreated or marginally prepared steel.

Key Features & Technical Highlights

Zinc phosphate epoxy primer — enhances protection on ferrous metals.
Excellent corrosion resistance: For example, panels with PZP 130 were tested under neutral salt spray (ASTM B117) and passed 1,000 hours with corrosion creep < 2 mm from the scribe.
Strong mechanical performance: Flexibility (ISO 1519) pass ≥ 5 mm, Buchholz hardness ≥ 80, adhesion (2 mm cross-hatch) Gt 0.
Matt finish — while being a primer, its matt surface also helps hide imperfections in the substrate, making it advantageous when surface quality is less than perfect.
Versatile application — suitable for many metal substrates, and designed to be over-coated with a suitable top coat depending on the end-use.

Typical Use-Cases & Applications

Fabricated steel structures, frames and components where corrosion resistance is critical (railings, structural supports, external steelwork).
Architectural metalwork requiring a strong primer base before a decorative top-coat.
Industrial equipment, enclosures and metal cabinets subject to moisture, humidity or corrosive atmospheres.
Marine or coastal support structures, where salt spray exposure is a major factor (provided correct top coat is applied over the primer).
Repair or refurbishment projects where existing steel may not be ideally pre-treated; PZP 130 provides a robust primer even when optimal conversion coatings may be marginal.

Application & Specification Tips

Substrate prep matters: The metal to be coated must be clean, rust-free, oil/grease-free, and free of mill-scale. The data sheet recommends at least solvent vapour degreasing; for greatest corrosion protection, grit-blast to SA 2.5 (Rz 35-65 µm, Ra 6-10 µm) or use chemical conversion (phosphate/chromate) pre-treatments.Film thickness control: Recommended dry film thickness is around 60-70 µm for optimum performance with the PZP 130 system.
Over-coating: PZP 130 is designed to be over-coated with a suitable top-coat from Thermaset’s range. Ensure the primer is correctly cured (and potentially partially cured if specified) before applying the top coat so that full cure occurs in combination.
Curing schedule: As described above: partial cure ~5 mins at 180 °C (metal temp) then full cure 10 mins at 180 °C (or longer, depending on top coat). Over-curing or contamination before top-coat can affect adhesion.
Avoid contamination: Make sure no oil or handling marks are on the primer surface before top-coat; if contamination occurs, mild detergent cleaning + slight abrasion may be required.
Edge coverage: For cut or laser-cut steel edges, ensure appropriate film build and correct treatment to maximise edge corrosion resistance.

Why Spec PZP 130 Zinc Primer Matt?

Choosing PZP 130 gives you the advantage of a primer formulated for durability and corrosion protection rather than a standard decorative powder alone. That means:

The top-coat sits on a purpose-built anti-corrosive base instead of directly on bare steel, enhancing the lifespan of the coating system.
In environments where pre-treatment might have been compromised or where high-corrosion risk exists, PZP 130 adds an extra layer of insurance.
Because the finish is matt and robust, you have less worry about slight substrate flaws showing through — an advantage in heavy fabrication or refurbishment.
It fits seamlessly into multi-coat systems, enabling specifiers, contractors and fabricators to build high-performance finishes with predictable performance.

If you’re looking for a high-performance primer layer for ferrous metal surfaces—where corrosion protection, durability and finish quality matter—then the Thermaset PZP 130 Zinc Primer Matt is an excellent choice.

Discover the Ultimate Finish: ANTI-GAS Jet Black 9005 Matt Powder Coating

When you need a tough, decorative matt black finish with exceptional durability, look no further than Thermaset’s ANTI-GAS Jet Black 9005 Matt powder coating. Designed for both interior and exterior use, this specialist coating delivers premium performance across multiple industries — from architectural projects to automotive and furniture applications.

What is ANTI-GAS Jet Black 9005 Matt?

The ANTI-GAS Jet Black 9005 Matt is a high-quality polyester powder coating formulated on selected resins and pigments to achieve an exceptional matt black (RAL 9005) finish. It offers superior decorative results and reliable protection against wear, corrosion, and environmental damage. Available in pack sizes from 1 kg to 20 kg, it’s ideal for a wide range of coating applications.

Key Features and Performance

Sleek matt finish: Jet Black 9005 delivers a rich, deep black tone with minimal reflection — perfect for creating a modern, sophisticated look.
Durable protection: Excellent resistance to impact, humidity, and salt spray testing (up to 1,000 hours), ensuring long-lasting performance.
Chemical and weather resistance: Formulated for internal and external conditions — ideal for industrial, coastal, or urban environments.
Fast curing: 10 minutes at 200 C for efficient production.
Eco-friendly and TGIC-free: Free from triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC), making it a safer, sustainable option that meets modern environmental standards.
Hides imperfections: The matt texture naturally conceals surface marks and minor substrate blemishes, giving a flawless finish.

Why Choose Jet Black 9005 Matt from Thermaset?

Choosing the right powder coating means finding the perfect balance of performance and appearance. Here’s why this product stands out:

Versatile applications: Perfect for architectural metalwork, automotive components, furniture, lighting, and shopfitting.
Premium look and feel: The non-glossy, jet-black surface provides a contemporary aesthetic suited to modern design trends.
Long-term durability: Resistant to weathering, UV exposure, and chemical degradation — ideal for external and industrial use.
Environmental assurance: Thermaset’s TGIC-free formula reduces emissions and supports more sustainable coating practices.
Trusted UK manufacturer: As one of the UK’s leading powder coating suppliers, Thermaset offers dependable performance and nationwide support.

Common Use Cases

Architectural metalwork such as frames, railings, balustrades, and façades.
Automotive and transport components requiring scratch and corrosion resistance.
High-end furniture, lighting, and appliances needing a stylish matt black appearance.
Industrial or marine environments with exposure to humidity or salt.
Retail and interior fixtures where colour consistency and longevity matter.

Application Tips

To achieve the best results, follow Thermaset’s application guidance:

Ensure the substrate is clean and pre-treated (phosphated or chromatised) for optimal adhesion.
Apply evenly and cure for 10 minutes at 200 C.
Avoid contamination from oil, moisture or dust before coating.
For exterior applications, ensure full curing to maintain maximum UV and weather resistance.
Clean finished surfaces with non-abrasive, neutral pH cleaners.

The ANTI-GAS Jet Black 9005 Matt powder coating offers the perfect combination of style, strength, and sustainability. Whether you’re finishing metal furniture, architectural features, or precision components, it provides a professional, durable finish that stands the test of time.

To learn more or order online, visit Thermaset’s product page or explore their full range of RAL powder coatings and custom colour options.

Thermaset’s Eco-Cure Range: Leading the Way in Sustainable, Efficient Coatings

As businesses and industries place greater emphasis on sustainability, Thermaset stands out as a leader in eco-friendly coating solutions. With a commitment to efficiency and environmental responsibility, Thermaset’s Eco-Cure range delivers high-performance coatings that support reduced energy consumption and minimised environmental impact.

By creating advanced coatings that operate effectively at lower temperatures, Thermaset enables customers to save on energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and boost productivity—all while maintaining the integrity and durability their applications require.

Thermaset’s Low Cure Solution

Thermaset’s Eco-Cure range is designed with efficiency in mind, featuring low cure coatings that can lower curing temperatures by up to 25%. This not only conserves energy but also allows a faster cool-down process, reducing overall production time and costs. Each product in the Eco-Cure range has been formulated to retain the high standards of chemical and mechanical performance that Thermaset customers expect. By choosing these eco-efficient solutions, companies can meet their sustainability goals without compromising on quality.

A Broad Spectrum of Colour Options

Thermaset’s Eco-Cure range offers extensive colour customisation, allowing customers to specify coatings in BS, RAL, Pantone, NCS, Munsell, and custom colour-matched options. This flexibility ensures that businesses can achieve the precise look and branding they need, without sacrificing the environmental and efficiency benefits of Eco-Cure.

Sustainable, High-Performance Products

Each product within the Eco-Cure range targets specific application needs:

Eco Epoxy is ideal for indoor applications requiring strong chemical resistance, with a curing window starting as low as 140°C.
Eco Epoxy/Polyester offers a tough, decorative finish suited for indoor applications like domestic appliances and office furniture, with a cure schedule of 160°C for just 10 minutes.
Eco Polyester delivers excellent durability for both interior and exterior applications and achieves a reduction in curing temperature by up to 40°C.
Eco Architectural is tailored for automotive and architectural applications, providing superior UV stability and a 20% reduction in curing temperature.
Eco-Fast Cure offers a rapid curing rate for polyester and epoxy coatings, with an exceptionally quick curing time of 180°C for just two minutes.

The Thermaset Advantage

With zero VOCs, no solvents, and significant reductions in CO₂ emissions, Thermaset’s Eco-Cure range promotes sustainability across all industries. Customers can also select from a variety of finishes—including gloss, semi-gloss, matte, textured, antimicrobial, anti-gassing, and primer options—to meet specific functional and aesthetic requirements.

Thermaset’s Eco-Cure range exemplifies a modern approach to sustainable manufacturing, empowering industries to improve process efficiencies while supporting environmental goals. For companies committed to making responsible, energy-efficient choices, Thermaset’s Eco-Cure range is the ideal coating solution.

Genesis Boys

As the first in our articles celebrating 40 years of business, where better to start than with our most loyal employees or the “Genesis Boys”. Thermaset prides itself on its retention of staff and how better to illustrate this than the story of David, Frank, Andy and Pete.

David has been here since day 1 in his role of Production Director. He remembers watching the Superbowl before his first day and has been integral to the growth and success of the company. He thoroughly believes in the mantra of “don’t ask anybody to do a job you wouldn’t do yourself”. Consequently, David can often be found elbow deep in powder on the shop floor getting that urgent requirement out for a customer.

Frank joined in the first year of Thermaset, having previously worked with David. His Laboratory and Chemistry expertise was vital to Thermaset in the first fledgling years of the company. With this knowledge along with both on the job training and external accreditation he has worked his way up to QHSE Manager. He has responsibility for all Laboratory based work as well as being the Health and Safety Officer on site. Nothing gets past Franks’s pedantic gaze.

Andy and Pete are the longest serving employees here at Thermaset. Pete’s dad was the original maintenance engineer and Pete was brought on board when we moved to our larger premises in 1987. Pete was initially employed to do building works on the new site and was then moved to production where he has been ever since. Brother-in-law Andy joined the fold a couple of years later, keeping the “family feel” around Thermaset. Their vast experience and knowledge of every aspect of the manufacturing process has meant they have an expertise of powder that is second to none. With this insight of both the business and the process they are integral to the training of new starters and development of employees as they further their journey at Thermaset.

Combined decades of experience

SteriTouch have been working alongside Thermaset Ltd for over a year, developing innovative coatings such as a nylon-modified antimicrobial powder coat for improved durability in hospital trollies, where infection prevention is key. This type of powder coat is particularly useful in devices such as medical furniture, radiator casings and anywhere else where a more robust solution is required.

nylon-modified antimicrobial powder

Thermaset Ltd is one of the UKs leading powder coating specialists based in Tamworth, Staffordshire. With over 30 years’ experience formulating, manufacturing and suppling powder coating, their stock range has over 600 products in a variety of colours, finishes and types. Thermaset ltd also provide a bespoke colour matching service to ensure 100% confidence in the finished product.

Thermaset Ltd put great importance on working with companies that mirror their own ethos. This sits perfectly with SteriTouch, as our aim is to work with like-minded individuals who are passionate about delivering the very best products and services possible.

Ben Jennens
Marketing Manager, Thermaset Ltd

“When looking for a supplier of antimicrobial additives, we instantly recognised SteriTouch as a great company with a strong brand. After holding meetings at both companies, it became very clear that SteriTouch are a business of integrity and hold very similar values to that of our own.

We look forward to working jointly on existing and future projects, and believe that our partnership with SteriTouch and their team will be of great benefit to both companies. More importantly, it will mean that we will be able to focus on product development that will offer greater solutions for our customers’ requirements.”

Thermaprime Series

Thermaset can now offer a full complement of primers that will offer application solutions, anti-corrosion protection and life expectancy to customers multi coat systems.

PBP 110 Epoxy Barrier Primer

TLE-C540-M

This product is designed to offer a smooth level base that will hide minor imperfections in substrates. It will present itself well with excellent adhesion properties for topcoat giving an overall smooth aesthetic appearance. It also offers excellent edge cover which will protect against corrosion on sharp edges that have been for example laser cut.

Thermaset product code: TLE-C540-M

PPC 120 Anticorrosive Primer

TLM-G087-S

This is an excellent primer coat designed to offer enhanced anti-corrosive properties and will offer extra life expectancy to a coating system. This primer also has good edge cover characteristics and offers up a good level preparation for topcoat application.

Thermaset product code: TLM-G087-S

PZP 130 Zinc Primer

TLE-6226-M

This is leading first class primer offering exceptional anti-corrosive protection for ferrous metals even in the most demanding of conditions. This product applied with a top-coat returns superior salt spray test results.

Thermaset product code: TLE-6226-M

AGP 135 Antigassing Primer

TLM-G080-S

Designed to offer excellent anti-gassing properties. Aesthetics of fabrications that are galvanised and metal castings that are prone to outgassing will be much improved through the addition of this primer coat.

Thermaset product code: TLM-G080-S

Just drop in

Thermaset had a great year in 2018 but in 2019, we are aiming even higher. There are lots to look forward to including newly developed products, an open day and trade exhibitions.

In the coming months we will be having an open day at our facility here in Tamworth. This will give you the opportunity to experience the home of Thermaset, present the new look offices and laboratory development, as well as connecting with people within the industry. Our staff will be available to answer any queries and questions or just to have a general conversation with.

June will be a busy month for trade shows as we will be exhibiting at SUBCON 2019 at the NEC between the 4th – 6th and Made in the Midlands Expo on the 20th. More information will be provided nearer the time and invites will be sent out later in the year for these shows.

2018 Roundup

It has been a very busy year for us all at Thermaset, we have expanded the business to new areas, had several successful trade shows as well as introducing new products to the stock range. We cannot thank our customers enough for supporting us over the past 12 months.

Exhibitions

It was a pleasure meeting you

All 3 of the shows that we exhibited at throughout 2018 have been a huge success. Subcon, Made in the Midlands Expo, and Surface World Live were great for catching up with some of our existing customers as well as meeting new people and forming new relationships.

Scotland Expansion

Lee Draper, 07548217717

In the last couple of months, we have expanded our reach into Scotland, although we have been to deliver in Scotland for a long time we have not had a representative for the area.

Our North East sales representative Lee Draper has been visiting Scotland in order to provide our customers with the solutions to all of your powder coating enquiries. Lee has been able to meet our existing customers as well as finding new business where possible within Scotland.

If Lee has not had chance to visit you or correspond with you yet please contact him: lee[at]thermaset.co.uk or 07548217717.

New Careers

Welcome aboard

We have welcomed Ben Tweddle to Thermaset this year as our South East Sales Representative. Ben has over 10 years sales experience and is enthusiastic to work with powder coating. Also, in the early part of the year Gavin McPhail joined the team as an Office Administrator, Gavin has built up brilliant rapport with our customers and is an asset to the team.

Improvements

Best environment for quality powder

Throughout 2017 and 2018 our offices and factory has been undergoing renovations to provide the finest work environment for all of our employees.

The improvements are now complete are ready to be made use of, our offices have been expanded to ensure there is room for our ever-growing team.

We have also developed our laboratory and spray room creating the best environment for the manufacturing of the quality powder we supply to you.

Have a wonderful holiday period and we look forward to working with you in 2019.